Zambia Vote Count Restarts After Deadly Election Unrest

Zambia has resumed counting presidential ballots following a nationwide suspension triggered by election-related violence. The Electoral Commission announced that security threats have been contained, allowing the process to move forward. The first official results are expected at 10:00 p.m. local time (2000 GMT). The pause in counting came after clashes broke out at several polling stations, raising concerns over the integrity of the vote. Authorities have not released details on the number of incidents or injuries, but confirmed that calm has been restored. Election observers remain on the ground monitoring the tally. With tensions high, the commission urged all parties to accept the outcome peacefully. The final result will determine who leads the southern African nation for the next five years.